Learning Experience Instructional Designer

Securian Financial Group; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

Job summary

Securian Financial Group is seeking a Learning & Development Instructional Designer to partner with L&D, HR, and leaders to translate workforce needs into effective learning experiences across the enterprise.

The role combines instructional design, facilitation, and enterprise partnership to support a broad portfolio of learning initiatives, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and scalable solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, or related field.
• Experience designing learning solutions from analysis through evaluation.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences.
• Experience consulting with stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Experience facilitating virtual and/or in-person learning sessions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with learning technologies and content development tools, including Articulate 360.
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with L&D, HR, leaders, and SMEs to understand needs and translate into solutions.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify outcomes and recommend appropriate approaches.
• Design and develop learner-centered journeys, programs, and resources using ID and LXD.
• Apply learning and enablement approaches based on audience and business context.
• Translate complex information into engaging learning experiences.
• Lead the design and development of learning solutions from analysis to evaluation.
• Facilitate select virtual and in-person learning experiences and workshops.
• Use feedback and data to evaluate and improve learning solutions.

Skills

Adaptive Communication

Consulting

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Instructional Design

Learning Design

Learning Facilitation

Needs Analysis

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Articulate 360

Job description

Overview

Learning & Development at Securian is evolving to enable dynamic, capability-driven learning across the enterprise. As a Learning Experience Instructional Designer, you will partner with Learning & Development, HR, business leaders, and subject matter experts to understand learning and performance needs, recommend effective solutions, and design learning experiences that build knowledge, skills, and workforce readiness.

This requires strong learning design, business partnership, adaptability, and the ability to translate workforce and business needs into engaging, scalable learning experiences, and combines learning consulting, instructional design, facilitation, and learning experience design to support a diverse portfolio of enterprise priorities.

This role is ideal for a learning professional with a strong instructional design foundation who is ready to expand their consulting, facilitation, and enterprise partnership skills while supporting a broad range of learning initiatives. The successful candidate demonstrates curiosity, sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for helping individuals and organizations grow and adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Learning Design & Development

• Partner with Learning & Development, HR, business leaders, and subject matter experts to understand learning and performance needs and translate them into effective learning solutions.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify desired outcomes, recommend appropriate solutions, and identify when alternatives to training may better address a need.
• Design and develop learner-centered learning journeys, programs, resources, and experiences using instructional design, learning experience design, and adult learning principles.
• Recommend and apply learning, performance support, and enablement approaches based on audience needs, desired outcomes, business context, and scalability.
• Translate complex information into engaging, accessible learning experiences.
• Lead the design and development of assigned learning solutions from initial analysis through implementation and evaluation.
• Facilitate select virtual and in‑person learning experiences, workshops, and programs.
• Use learner feedback, program data, and stakeholder insights to evaluate and continuously improve learning solutions.

Enterprise Partnership, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the primary Learning & Development partner for designated stakeholder groups, building strong relationships and developing an understanding of their priorities, challenges, and evolving learning needs.
• Consult with leaders and stakeholders on learning requests, recommend appropriate approaches, and connect partners with broader Learning & Development resources and expertise when needed.
• Partner across Learning & Development, learning technology, and other enterprise functions to deliver cohesive and scalable learning experiences.
• Contribute to broader Enterprise L&D priorities and projects based on organizational needs and individual skills, experience, and areas of expertise.
• Leverage learning technologies and emerging tools, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, scalability, and learner experience.
• Contribute to the evolution of Enterprise L&D by sharing insights, improving processes, and advancing learning practices.
• Stay informed on learning trends, emerging technologies, and relevant practices and apply new ideas where appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, learning experience design, talent development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing effective learning solutions from analysis through implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging learning experiences.
• Experience consulting with stakeholders to understand needs, recommend solutions, and support business objectives.
• Experience facilitating virtual and/or in‑person learning experiences.
• Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and independently move work forward.
• Experience with learning technologies and content development tools, including Articulate 360.
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting leadership development or other Human Resources learning initiatives.
• Experience designing learning solutions for enterprise-wide or diverse employee audiences across multiple business or functional areas.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools or other emerging technologies to enhance learning design, development, or delivery.
• Experience working within a distributed, decentralized, or democratized learning environment.

Preferred Skills

Adaptive Communication, Consulting, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Learning Facilitation, Needs Analysis, Program Management, Stakeholder Management

Hybrid Work

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Base Pay

$59,400.00 - $109,200.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Benefits

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high‑performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well‑being and work‑life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid Time Off

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan

Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health Insurance

From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer Time

We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar‑for‑dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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